I love American hospitality! However, I have a question, why do you take us to "British" style pubs? Lol! It's great, don't get me wrong, but I've been taken to ten different pubs since I've been over here and I always feel compelled to answer "yes" when asked "Is this like an authentic British pub?"! Mainly because the one time I said "Well, not really as most British local type pubs aren't as posh as this" I think I disappointed my hosts...
Oh, and where can I find Marmite in the San Francisco Bay area?
Thanks!
2006-12-21 07:38:36 · 10 answers · asked by toe_jam_on_toast 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
That's funny! I had a friend visit from Italy who insisted on going to Italian restaurants, only to be disappointed and critical. She finally realized how ridiculous she was being, and we started searching for the best American hamburger.
I've seen Marmite in most grocery stores, and for sure in the more upscale import/grocery stores. Sometimes Cost Plus has it.
2006-12-21 07:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sabine É 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They take you there to make you feel like you are at home, just say you would rather try a local NON English pub, since you know what those are like. I know what you mean I am from Texas and everyone thinks we all ride horses every where or drive trucks. I have NEVER been on a horse petted one once that is it, have had a truck before but more into better gas mileage so that is out.
Sorry can't help with the marmite - try on line though.
2006-12-21 16:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you can find marmite but the british style pubs always make the best drinks
2006-12-21 15:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by bballrocks!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trip to the hole in the wall bar that I drink at would not seem posh or at all hospitable. You might be better off in the pubs. Besides, you host is just trying to make you feel at home, comfortable even.
2006-12-21 17:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never done that, so I don't know why someone would take you to a pub. Why not make a counter-suggestion?
I'm sure you can find Marmite at Trader Joe's.
2006-12-21 16:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a universal hospitality thing. I went to Kolding once for a biz trip and dinner was at an "american" style restaraunt. I also diddn't have the heart to say that I would've rather had something that was more indicative of the area.
2006-12-21 15:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we're ignorant Yanks and haven't figured out that we don't want to go out for Burgers when we're out of our own country.....next time, before anyone has the time to suggest anything, tell them, I want to try SUSHI, or whatever style food you're feeling in the mood for. Hopefully you won't have to put up with another mouthful of 'bubble and squeak' over here!
2006-12-21 17:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by XOXOXOXO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha there insn't a britsh pub in america thats why they are called british pubs...there is one in our area in florida thats good, run by english people...it's not the same though....
i order all my UK food online!
2006-12-21 15:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no british pub! What are you british? lol
2006-12-21 15:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was not aware of growing popularity of "British-style", only of "Irish style."
2006-12-21 17:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by Hank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋